# Fatal NTSB investigations NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 268 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA005.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-320 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N25811 · Minor damage > The employee's failure to follow proper procedures and the diversion of her attention which resulted in her being struck by a spinning propeller. - [NTSB MIA92FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA012.md): Cessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N3288T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW92DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ02.md): Piper PA-25 · Warner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N8516L · Destroyed > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA92FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA008.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N4155Y · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to jettison the banner when the stall was encountered. - [NTSB SEA92FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA002.md): Cessna 172G · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N1372F · Destroyed > Inadequate in-flight planning. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain, clearance not maintained, lack of total flight experience, and lack of familiarity with geographical area. - [NTSB MIA92FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA004.md): Aero Commander 100 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N3673X · Destroyed > The non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions (thunderstorm) and failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to… - [NTSB LAX92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA006.md): Bentley Mongoose A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N7143K · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which was too short for the prevailing conditions. - [NTSB FTW92DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ01.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Cordell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N4008S · Destroyed > Inadvertent stall. A factor was that the aircraft weight and balance limitations were exceeded. - [NTSB BFO92FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chesapeake Bay, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N55657 · Destroyed > Undetermined. The aircraft wreckage has not been located. - [NTSB SEA92FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA001.md): North American Navion · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N91577 · Destroyed > An incapacitating heart attack while in flight. - [NTSB MIA92GA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA002.md): Cessna 172K · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 3, 1991 · N758JN · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB SEA91FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA258.md): Cessna 182Q · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N759SN · Destroyed > The improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the mountainous terrain in the area, and the low ceilings and clouds obscuring the mountains. - [NTSB ATL91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA184.md): Fischer Wagabond · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N42LF · Destroyed > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. - [NTSB SEA91FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA255.md): Lake LA-250 · Sisters, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N1404X · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and failure to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of obstructions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot(s) failure to use all available runway, high density altitude, rising terrain and trees… - [NTSB LAX91LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA412.md): Christian Ind. Eagle II · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N432EC · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to recover from the maneuver in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane striking the water. - [NTSB FTW91DPG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG21.md): Joseph P. Frasca Astrocraft · Johnson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N999JF · Destroyed > The loss of control for unknown reasons, and procedures for emergency equipment not followed, which resulted in parachute separation. - [NTSB DEN91FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA135.md): Cessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N1JG · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees during an approach for a precautionary landing. His improper use of the mixture control was a related factor concerning the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI91FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA305.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N99283 · Destroyed > The pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup. - [NTSB CHI91DTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK04.md): Boland/Poe Tsunami · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · NX39JR · Destroyed > A bending overload failure of the wing flap control rods and remedial action by the pilot was not possible. Factors in the accident are the inadequate design of the wing flap system by the pilot/operator manufacturer and his lack of total experience in type… - [NTSB NYC91LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA254.md): Robinson R-22 · Point Judith, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1991 · N950CW · Destroyed > The pilot become disoriented and lost control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was a dark night, flight over water, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB CHI91FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA302.md): Cessna A150L · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1991 · N4501F · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision which resulted in an inaverent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A related factor is the insufficient altitude. - [NTSB NYC91FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA246.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N65729 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the airport following a loss of engine power at a low altitude. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors contributing to… - [NTSB MIA91LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA221.md): John H. Logan Loganair I · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N931JL · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot in command's decision to depart under special visual flight rule clearance in instrument flight rules conditions during darkness with a failed vacuum pump and resulting inoperative flight instruments which resulted in an… - [NTSB LAX91FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA401.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N82857 · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted takeoff at a high density airport with the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of illegal drugs and abuse of prescription drugs. - [NTSB LAX91FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA399.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cupertino, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N8272Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude, his improper inflight decision to attempt flight below the base of an overcast layer of clouds toward rising mountainous terrain and the flight's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions.… - [NTSB FTW91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA165.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N5330W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ATL91FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA176.md): Cessna C-172N · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N700CH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an unintentional stall and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's use of unprescribed drugs. - [NTSB FTW91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA163.md): Champion 7-GCB · Frankston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N9908Y · No damage > The ground person did not understand the verbal instructions. - [NTSB NYC91FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA239.md): Convair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · CFICA · Destroyed > Failure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,… - [NTSB BFO92DOA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92DOA01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Belington, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N2126P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain which resulted in inflight collision with the terrain. Contributing was mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA237.md): Cessna 170B · Curtis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N4693C · Destroyed > A misjudged maneuver due to physical impairment by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in personal ability. - [NTSB DEN91FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA130.md): Cessna 182G · Elida, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N3223S · Destroyed > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for the flight and his subsequent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was: heavy fog and low ceiling. - [NTSB DEN91FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA132.md): Cessna 172N · Tererro, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N4868F · Destroyed > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate obstacle clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors were: lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and insufficient standards by the operator. - [NTSB CHI91FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA294.md): Bell-K Copter 47D1 · Laurie, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N7768 · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcoholic beverage before flight, his intentional buzzing, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see-and-avoid power lines). - [NTSB LAX91FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA394.md): Cessna 210 · Rialto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N6558X · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and poor inflight planning/decision. The pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX91FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA393.md): Cessna T210L · Lakewood, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N2049S · Destroyed > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. - [NTSB BFO91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA082.md): Schempp-Hirth Venus CM · New Castle, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N102AG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing was a high density altitude causing deteriorated aircraft performance, and an inadequate preflight preparation which resulted in an overgross aircraft condition. - [NTSB ANC91FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N3290Z · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight due to improper loading of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA235.md): Piper PA38-112 · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N9302T · Destroyed > The pilot lost control of the airplane and inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of… - [NTSB LAX91LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA391.md): Schweizer 269C · Kahului, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N6128Q · Destroyed > The student pilot entry into an uncontrolled descent while attempting to perform an autorotation. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX91LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA388.md): Texas Helicopter M74 · Farmington, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N43921 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the helicopter, and the pilot's improper use of flight controls due to impairment from use of a drug (marijuanna). - [NTSB FTW91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA160.md): Cessna 150L · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N19083 · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. A factor was the improper departure flap setting. - [NTSB DEN91FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA127.md): Butler Aerostar 600 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N4VH · Destroyed > Loss of control in flight after to the cabin door opened inadvertently during takeoff run. - [NTSB DEN91FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA126.md): Piper PA-30 · Ft. Carson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N7730Y · Destroyed > The loss of power to both engines due first to fuel starvation followed by fuel exhaustion, the pilot's failure to refuel, and the inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls. - [NTSB DCA91MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA052.md): Embraer 120 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · 14 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N33701 · Destroyed > The failure of Continental express maintenance and inspection personnel to adhere to proper maintenance and quality assurance procedures for the airplane's horizontal stabilizer deice boots that led to the sudden in-flight loss of the partially secured left… - [NTSB CHI91FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA291.md): Beech 95 · Killdeer, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N393B · Destroyed > The pilot's disregarding the weather forecast; his improper in-flight decision to continue a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions; and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. The mountainous hilly terrain and low ceiling were… - [NTSB LAX91LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA387.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N7456T · Substantial damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB SEA91FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA229.md): Cessna 150L · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N19578 · Destroyed > Inadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC91FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA230.md): Boeing PT-17 · Tranquility, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N3721C · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for a recovery from the stall was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX91LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA385.md): Cessna C-310B · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N5442A · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=269 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=268 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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